(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/LaraBelova) In February, BT announced plans to acquire EE, a proposal that has sparked intense debate among industry experts and regulators. Critics of the merger have focused on the combined company’s large share of radio spectrum, arguing it could undermine competition and give the merged firm a significant advantage. The accompanying graph (not … Read more

Blockchain technology could add up to $1 billion in value to the telecommunications sector over the coming years, but telcos must develop new skills and capabilities to capture that opportunity, according to a recent analysis from GlobalData. GlobalData highlights that several leading operators are already running trials and pilots. One promising application is blockchain-enabled communications … Read more

The organization that defines mobile standards, 3GPP, has formally approved the first 5G specification. This milestone moves the industry from trial phases toward real commercial 5G deployments. Telecoms outlets have reported many pre-5G trials; now, with the specification finalized, operators, vendors and device makers can proceed with confidence to develop and launch equipment and services … Read more

Cyberattacks in Sweden 2025 are increasing, according to the latest report from Check Point Research. Swedish organisations experienced an average of 1,791 cyberattacks per week in August, a three percent rise compared with July. The trend points to a growing threat landscape where an increasing number of critical public services and businesses are being targeted. … Read more

Just days after the US urged its allies to ban Huawei equipment over security concerns, New Zealand has officially blocked a telecommunications operator from using the company’s 5G gear. Telecom operator Spark announced that the Director-General of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) rejected its proposal to deploy Huawei 5G radio access network (RAN) equipment. … Read more

When Apple introduced the iPhone, BlackBerry gradually lost its dominant position in the business smartphone market. Apple’s device captured widespread attention, challenging Research In Motion’s (RIM) once-uncontested lead. Despite declining sales in some regions, RIM remained determined to compete, preparing to launch BlackBerry 10 devices in January to reclaim market share. That does not mean … Read more

Cyber threats against Swedish organizations are rising at an unprecedented rate, and the demand for shorter planning horizons in cybersecurity work is growing. To meet this new reality, IT-Total is launching a 90-day plan. The concept complements traditional annual cycles and gives organizations the speed required when adversaries accelerate their pace with new technology and … Read more

Southwest Airlines has announced it will use satellite connectivity from Viasat to provide in-flight WiFi services. According to the airline, all new aircraft delivered from this fall onward will be equipped with Viasat’s next-generation Ka-band satellite in-flight connectivity (IFC) system. Viasat’s next-generation system is expected to deliver speeds typically greater than 20 Mbps, enabling passengers … Read more

Group-IB, a leading developer of cybersecurity technology for preventing, investigating and combating digital crime, reports that it contributed to the INTERPOL-led Operation Ramz—one of the first large coordinated cybercrime actions across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Conducted between October 2025 and February 2026, the operation targeted phishing infrastructure, malware and cyberfraud that caused … Read more

A satellite video call was completed using regular smartphones over AT&T’s spectrum, enabled by AST SpaceMobile’s satellite network. The demonstration relied on the BlueBird satellites launched in September 2024 and marks a major step toward commercial satellite-assisted services for consumer devices. This milestone builds on prior achievements in satellite-enabled mobile communications. In June 2023, AST … Read more